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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.88, 195 and 81.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.88, 195 and 81.82 is: 122.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.88 : 195 = 81.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.88/195 = 81.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.88x = 195 × 81.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.88x = 15,954.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,954.90/129.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.84

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